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Chemical Sciences with Medicinal ChemistryEolaíochtaí Ceimiceacha le Ceimic Mhíochaineach

Course Title: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemical Sciences with Medicinal Chemistry

TU Code

TU852

CAO Point Range 2024

423−532

Level

Level 8

Award

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Duration

4 years

Number of Places

25

Location

City Centre: Grangegorman

Virtual Tour

Grangegorman

Fees

EU Fees

Non-EU Fees

Leaving Certificate Requirements

Minimum Number of

Subjects

Higher

6

2H5's

Minimum Grade in

Maths

English OR Irish

O3/H7

O6/H7

Other Grade Requirements

At least H4 in one of: Physics, Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry, Biology or Technology
QQI/FET Requirements

QQI/FET Award Required

Additional Requirements

Level 5:
One of the following awards:
  • CASLT / 5M3807 Laboratory Techniques
  • CASFX / 5M5267 Food Science
Level 6:
Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline
Level 5:
Distinctions in 5 modules required which must include one of the following:
  • C20011 / 5N2747 Chemistry
  • C20022 / 5N2748 Food Chemistry
AND one of the following:
  • C20006 / 5N2746 Biology
  • C20033 / 5N2751 Laboratory Skills
  • C20048 / 5N1460 Physics
AND one of the following:
  • PASS in C20139 / 5N1833 Mathematics
OR
  • Leaving Certificate Mathematics 03/H7

In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

This is a sample timetable for Year 1, Semester 1 which gives an indication of class contact hours. Timetables are subject to change.  Up to date timetables will be provided on commencement. 

TU852

This chemistry degree focuses on how chemistry can be used for medicinal applications, including drug design, synthesis, and delivery.

It will give you skills and expertise in synthetic chemistry that can be applied in the pharmaceutical and other industries. You can anticipate working in the pharmaceutical industry, facilitating the development of new and better medicines, as well as the chemical (paints, dyes, adhesives, inks) and allied industries (food, beverages, medical devices, cosmetics, semiconductors).

The skillsets you'll acquire will provide you with an excellent basis for working in a variety of areas including production, quality and assurance, technical services, research and development, technical sales or towards a career in the teaching profession.

The course is designed around a core chemistry syllabus in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, and incorporates analytical chemistry. The medicinal chemistry component is introduced in first year and built on in subsequent years. All science subjects in Year 1 are taught on the basis that you may not have studied them at Leaving Certificate. In Year 2, chemical and pharmaceutical processes and technology are explored; in Year 3, you will expand your knowledge of chemistry and its applications to medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical processes.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Year 3 includes a 6-7 month international placement as part of the Erasmus scheme.

Professional Accreditation

The course is recognised by the Institute of Chemistry in Ireland for Graduate Membership and accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Contact hours

23 hours a week approximately (please note the programme entails 40 hours a week work in total). 4 - 5 days on site; no days online.

Equipment Requirements

Laboratory glasses, laboratory coat and spatula (details provided at induction).

  • Chemistry Teacher
  • Chemistry Technician
  • Development Researcher
  • Pharmaceutical Analyst
  • Pharmaceutical Developer
Graduate Employers
  • Amgen
  • Henkel
  • MSD
  • Pfizer
  • SK Biotek

Please note, there is no advanced entry to this course.

I enjoyed my undergraduate studies. I particularly enjoyed the practical element of the course. I believe this practical element is one of the major strengths of the award, bringing a proper sense of the applications of chemistry outside the classroom.

On graduation you may continue to postgraduate study at TU Dublin or in other higher education institutions. The course meets the requirements as an approved undergraduate degree for the Professional Master of Education (Post Primary) for those who want to teach chemistry and science in secondary schools.